If she had asked his pardon then and there, I am sure he would have replied, "Right willingly, Grizel," and begged her not to give another thought to the matter.

What is of more importance, Grizel was sure of this also, and it was the magnanimity of him that especially annoyed her.

There seemed to be no disturbing it.

Even when she said, "Which foot is it ?" he answered, "The one on the chair," quite graciously, as if she had asked a natural question.
Grizel pointed out that the other foot must be tired of being a foot in waiting.

It had got a little exercise, Tommy replied lightly, last night and again this morning, when it had helped to convey him to and from his bed.
Had he hopped?
she asked brutally.
No, he said; he had shuffled along.